Fairview and University of Minnesota Physicians recommend the following standards of care for people with diabetes. If you are not up to date with these standards, make an appointment with your care provider today.

Blood pressure

• Should be checked  during every clinic visit
• Goal: Under 130/80 mm HG

Weight

• Should be checked  during every clinic visit
• Talk with your doctor about a healthy weight

Foot Exam

• Should be done during every clinic visit
• Goal: No cuts or sores on feet and normal sensation

A1c

• Should be done every 6 months
• Goal: less than 7%

Triglycerides

• Should be done every year
• Goal: less than 150 mg/dL

Total cholesterol

• Should be done every year
• Goal: less than 200 mg/dL

LDL

• Should be done every year
• Goal: less than 100 mg/dL

HDL

• Should be done every year
• Goal: greater than 40 mg/dL

Kidney function test

• Should be done every year
• Goal: Normal test results

Eyes

• Should be done every year
• Goal: No changes in vision